ATHENS / ROBERT McCABE / MUSEUM OF CYCLADIC ART

Friday, February 03, 2017

Robert McCabe / Memories and Μonuments of the Aegean

Athens / Robert McCabe at Museum of Cycladic Art "Memories & Monuments of the Aegean" / photo Cuko Christina
Athens / Robert McCabe at Museum of Cycladic Art "Memories & Monuments of the Aegean" / photo Cuko Christina


When you hear someone say the word Greece associatively all your thoughts will be painted blue. Cycladic white houses, blue sea, blue sky and ancient temples. We will take you a walk to the Museum of Cycladic Art, a living institution in the heart of Athens whose aim, is to connect with the wider public. 

The museum was founded in 1986 in order to house the collection of Cycladic and Ancient Greek art belonging to Nicholas and Dolly Goulandris./ photo Cuko Christina
The museum was founded in 1986 in order to house the collection of Cycladic and Ancient Greek art belonging to Nicholas and Dolly Goulandris./ photo Cuko Christina

By our surprise the exhibition titled "Memories & Monuments of the Aegean" were photos which has been taken by Robert McCabe in the 1950’s and 1960’s in black and white.
Athens / Robert McCabe at Museum of Cycladic Art "Memories & Monuments of the Aegean" / photo Cuko Christina
Athens / Robert McCabe at Museum of Cycladic Art "Memories & Monuments of the Aegean" / photo Cuko Christina
The Cycladic Art Museum presents, from December the 8th until March the 19th, the exhibition "Robert McCabe / Memories & Monuments of the Aegean", in parallel with the exhibition "Cycladic Society 5000 Years Ago”. The exhibition of the renown photographer, includes two sections with a different theme, linked by the Greek seas and the critical role they played in human societies in the Aegean over the centuries.

Athens / Robert McCabe at Museum of Cycladic Art "Memories & Monuments of the Aegean" / photo Cuko Christina
Athens / Robert McCabe at Museum of Cycladic Art "Memories & Monuments of the Aegean" / photo Cuko Christina
The first section illustrates important aspects of life in the Aegean in the 1950s and 60s. At that time, everyday life flowed without electricity, roads, motor vehicles, telephones, running water and ferries. The infrastructures that were available to people in the '60s, had little changed compared to 5000 years ago.

Athens / Robert McCabe at Museum of Cycladic Art "Memories & Monuments of the Aegean" / photo Cuko Christina
Athens / Robert McCabe at Museum of Cycladic Art "Memories & Monuments of the Aegean" / photo Cuko Christina

 The 40 photos in this section cover four broad themes: festivals, women’s occupations, men’s occupations and work at sea.
Athens / Robert McCabe at Museum of Cycladic Art "Memories & Monuments of the Aegean" / photo Cuko Christina
Athens / Robert McCabe at Museum of Cycladic Art "Memories & Monuments of the Aegean" / photo Cuko Christina
The second section, with 33 photos, presents some archaeological sites by the sea. Most were taken in 1954 and 1955, when these areas were little changed compared to the descriptions of travelers who visited Greece in the 19th century.

Athens / Robert McCabe at Museum of Cycladic Art "Memories & Monuments of the Aegean" / photo Cuko Christina
Athens / Robert McCabe at Museum of Cycladic Art "Memories & Monuments of the Aegean" / photo Cuko Christina

Most of these sites have a long history, some as religious centers, others as commercial hubs and some for their strategic military importance.
A single ticket gives you access to all of the museum galleries, whichever entrance you choose. So if you plan ti visit Athens until March the 19th do not lose an opportunity to be at the Museum of Cycladic Art. 


Opening Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 20:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 17:00
Tuesday: Closed

Admission

General Admission: 7 euro
Monday General Admission: 3.50 euro
Group Ticket (Over 15 People): 5 euro

Adress: 4, Neophytou Douka Street 106 74 Athens

www.cycladic.gr

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